The Chirala-Perala Tragedy (Classic Reprint): An Episode of Voluntary Exile: An Episode of Voluntary Exile (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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How a coastal village challenged a colonial reform and sparked a wider debate about self‑rule
This nonfiction work examines Chirala-Perala in the Madras Presidency, tracing how a long‑standing village union faced a sweeping municipal reorganization in 1920. It analyzes the clash between local self‑direction and centralizing authority, showing how taxation, governance, and public protests reshaped daily life. The book blends historical narrative with excerpts from debates, trials, and government actions to illuminate the tensions of early 20th‑century India and the push toward Swaraj.

- Learn how the village organization sustained its traditions while facing new bureaucratic structures.
- See how the shift to a municipality changed taxes, administration, and local power dynamics.
- Read courtroom and government interactions that reveal the era’s legal and moral arguments.
- Understand the broader themes of local autonomy, reform, and civil disobedience in colonial India.

Ideal for readers of Indian history, colonial governance, and the Gandhi era’s push for self‑rule, as well as anyone curious about how small communities respond to outside authority.

The Chirala-Perala Tragedy: An Episode of Voluntary Exile

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